'On Wednesday night at the KeyBank Center, the offense didn't even show up, and the Sabres still couldn't get the goaltending they needed.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres rough 1st period leads to loss over Bruins
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Sabres suffer 4th straight loss, fall to Bruins 5-1
'But just like we've seen in games past, the Sabres gave up multiple goals in a short period of time. Tonight was two Bruins goals in a span of 51 seconds for their first deficit of the game. The Bruins scored two more times before the 1st period ended to take a commanding 4-1 lead after 20 minutes of play. The Bruins added a power play goal in the 3rd period to seal the win … [Read more...] about Sabres suffer 4th straight loss, fall to Bruins 5-1
Bruins score four in first period, hand Sabres fourth straight loss
'Okposo gave the Sabres a 1-0 lead when he skated down the left side and used Bergeron as a screen to score to the short side at 10:56 of the first period.' … [Read more...] about Bruins score four in first period, hand Sabres fourth straight loss
Sabres fall to Bruins following 1st-period barrage
'"Tonight was a product of them just shooting everything," Okposo said. "They made it a point, especially in the first and third, to just throw everything at the net and crash. We just didn't do a good enough job clearing the second opportunities and they were able to cash in on that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Bruins following 1st-period barrage
At The Final Horn | 1st-period letdown puts Sabres down against Bruins
'Kyle Okposo scored the first goal of the game, but the Bruins scored four goals in the final 6:31 of the first period to help them cruise to victory.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | 1st-period letdown puts Sabres down against Bruins
Prospects Update | Levi named Hockey East Rookie of the Week again
'Hockey East named Devon Levi the conference's Rookie of the Week after the goaltender recorded his fifth shutout of the season. Through 14 games, the Northeastern sophomore is 9-4-1 with a 1.49 goals-against average and a nation-leading .949 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Prospects Update | Levi named Hockey East Rookie of the Week again
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks hand Utica Comets first loss of season (WHEC-TV) Amerks take down first-place Comets (Amerks.com) Comets streak snapped, lose 4-2 (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
On a mission in Rochester, Jack Quinn showing he could be close to helping Sabres
'“I feel a lot more ready,” said Quinn. “I think learning how to play [in the AHL] allowed me to have the right mindset coming into the season and knowing what I have to do be successful. Getting to the inside, bearing down more in there. That’s how I’m going to score my goals. Last year, I didn’t know that coming in, so it was harder to react.”' … [Read more...] about On a mission in Rochester, Jack Quinn showing he could be close to helping Sabres
Dylan Cozens, Sabres’ other top young players ‘starting to feel the progress’
'“We need to progress, we need to push,” said Granato, whose Sabres host the Boston Bruins on Wednesday at KeyBank Center. “Very happy that not only do they push, but they’re starting to feel the progress. They’re starting to feel themselves get better and better and playing with that type of confidence where even if there’s a mistake, they feel they can overcome it."' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens, Sabres’ other top young players ‘starting to feel the progress’
Wednesday's Boston Coverage
Buffalo takes on Boston on 3-game skid (AP) Need to Know: Bruins at Sabres (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Boston Coverage
No, the mask rules for Bills and Sabres games have not changed: Erie County's mask mandate explained
'A key line in the county's public statement on the mandate means sites like Highmark Stadium and KeyBank Center are exempt...'. … [Read more...] about No, the mask rules for Bills and Sabres games have not changed: Erie County’s mask mandate explained
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks Update | Krebs scores first goal with Rochester (Sabres.com) Teves thriving with confidence and comfort within Amerks culture (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Sabres comeback falls short, but Tage Thompson, Dylan Cozens shine
'“We need to play hard, we need to play an exciting game and it’s the only way we’re going to get better,” said Sabres coach Don Granato. “We need to get better. We need to progress, we need to push. Very happy that not only do they push, but they’re starting to feel the progress. They’re starting to feel themselves get better and better and playing with that type of confidence … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres comeback falls short, but Tage Thompson, Dylan Cozens shine
Sabres’ Tage Thompson scores twice in loss: ‘Starting to come together’
'“Tage has reached a spot where he’s exciting to watch and he can keep you on the edge of your seat because he’s capable right now,” Sabres coach Don Granato said following the loss before 7,978 fans inside KeyBank Center. “But as far as the potential, I don’t think we’re seeing anything close to what he’s going to become. We just need to keep getting him in situations, his … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson scores twice in loss: ‘Starting to come together’
Sabres’ Don Granato wants to create stability by limiting lineup changes
'“We need stability, and stability is in some part confidence,” Granato said. “So I don’t want to appear erratic, to bend to just immediate pressure, because there’s pressure all the time. So if you just keep responding to pressure by changing everything, you’re going to lose yourself, you’re going to lose your base. And I don’t want that to happen. We know what we are."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Don Granato wants to create stability by limiting lineup changes